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sMALL-CALIBER STATESMEN,
Who Sometimes Rise Up and Try to Override
the United States Supreme Court.

Who Sometimes Rise Up and Try to Override
the United States Supreme Court.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March 5-"Cong ressional ac-
ton is, as rule, glazing travesty on law and
equity" said an eminent lawyer this morning.
Miserable little alleged lawyers set themselves
up in the House every day to override the de-
cisions of the Supreme Court of the United
States, the most learned legal body in all the
world If l wanted to be personal could name
men in the House of Representatives who can
be retained in the most prominent cases they
ever try for 800. and who never were engaged
in sui. involving SO, 600. who are attempting
to set aside and dsparage the decisions of the
Supreme Court of the United States almost
daily. These instances Of egotism come to me
most elaringly by attendance upon committee
meetings, and watching appropriations to pay
judgments obtained in the Supreme Court of the
United States. I hear almost daily men in the
House, in committeo-rcom or on the floor, cast
reflections upon the decisions of our highest legal
authoritles-juSt because the legislative body
has precedence over judicial bodies in setting
aside verdicts It is not generally known, but
it is frequently true that the very poorest law
yers in the House write reports on measures re-
viewing the decisions of all courts, including the
federal Supreme Court. and often setting them
aside. have an instance in mind this moment
Inc committee on appropriations the other day
refused to appropriate sum of money for the
Choctaw Indians after they had obtained a
Judgment in the lower courts, and the decision
was onfirmed by the Supreme Court of the
United States The committee held that it was
not a inst claim, aud the decisions of all these
courst were cast aside. But more glaring In
stances of disregard of these decisions come I'M
der nv notice dailyn
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in pile on the floor Of the Clerks Office ia ths
House wing of the Capitol, this morning. They
number 101 in all.
MINOR MATTERS.
"Silver King" Stewart and His Free and Easy
Manner with Senators,

"Silver King" Stewart and His Free and Easy
Manner with Senators,
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. March 5.-'Silver King Stew
art. who has just taken the seat of Senator Fsir,
of Nevada, has been in the city month or more,
and has amused his colleagues in the Senate
chamber by his wonderful familiarity. Senator
Stewart returns to public life after season Of
retirement and financial recuperation, and
promises to cut figure before the world When
he IN the Senate before he was verv
wealthy, but failing, he retired, recuperated his
financial standing and Is once more away M
When he came here, a few weeks ago, he pro
ceeded right to the Senate, walked in the
announcement that he was Senator-elect, and
inside drew his magnificent otter-skin overcast
threw it TO page, and walked down 60 a vacant
seat, just as though he had not been out OF the
chamber decade or more. Then he glanced
to them. Day after day Mr.. Stewart came info
the Senate, took vacant seat wrote letters,
called pages. and utilized the accommodations AZ
though he were Senator in fact, instead of elect.
Broad grins played over the faces of the old law
makers as they recorded the acts of the "Silve1
King" and many score Tor forward acts wxs
marked down and will be rehearsed to him when
they become moro familiar with him-or,
rather. when the Senators become as familiar
with him as he is with them. Senator Stewart
built the historic Stewart Castle here. the most
gorgeous mansion at that time in Washington,
and entertained as no other one could. He was
a prominent figure then, Ind ii he keeps up the
start he has made, he will be more promineut
this time.
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HAMMOND'S DREAM.
The Man Who Was Elected Speaker, and
Who Was Found Unable to Speak.

The Man Who Was Elected Speaker, and
Who Was Found Unable to Speak.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WAsHiNGToN, March 5.-"I had a strange
dream the other night" said Representative
Hammond. of Georgia, this morning, as he rode
up to the Capitol in a herdic with Representa-
tiver Harmer, of Pennsylvania. II dreamed
continued Mr.. Hammond, who is one Of the
most thorough parliamentarians in the House
and fine lawyer, that was sitting in my seat
in the House and the Fittieth Congress was
being organzed-a forcible illustration of the
fact that dreams are contrary, as will not be a
member of that Congress A great furry was
going on over the election of the Speaker. Mr.
Carlisle was the floor, awaiting the formal
action in the election, he having been nomi
mated unanimously in caucus. During the ex
element some one got up in mis- seat was recog
nized by the Chair, and moved that Mr. Dan
forth be elected Speaker There was intense
excitement over the nomination But the motion
was put, and to the great.astonshment of every
body he was elected without dissenting voice.
Nobody seemed to know who Mr.. Danforth' was,
as such man is elected to the Fiftieth Con-
gress, and it took some time to find him. Finally
he was found, however, bashful little mem Der
who sat away out on the outside row of seats on
our side of the House. When first found Mr.
Danforth' was so frightened he could not speak
his name Mills, of Texas, found him and es-
corted him to the chair. A speech called
| for, and when Speaker Danforth attempted to
thank the House he could not work his vocal
organs. Words stuck in his mouth. can see
| Mills holding him up to the work and coaching
| him. like young actor is prompted. Mills re-
| peated the words. to the House, like an inter
prefer. as the Speaker could not talk aloud
| When the inaugural speech was delivered be-
made, and began to cudgel my brain to coniure
a scheme for repairing the error got up and
moved to reconsider the vote by which the hon
orable gentleman in the chair had been elected
| Speaker. stating to the House that it self
evident fact that it was only intended as joke,
which was true. To my utter astonishment the
vocal properties of Speaker Danforth were in
| stantly restored to usefulness and in a rich.
| round tone he declared the motion out Of order
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NEW YORK, March 5-The following was
posted on the door of Rev. Henry Ward Beech
ers residence Brooklyn, this afternoon:
'Mr Beecher has an attack of apoplexy. He
is very Ill, but suffering no pain. bulletin
will be issued each hour, morning, noon and
night w. A. HAMMOND, M. D.
'W. S. SEARLE, NJ D."
[Second Bulletin
At $40 tonight DR.. Searle said the condition
of Mr.. Beecher was unchanged, but he was liza
BILE to lie at any momen.
Third Bulletin.1
At IL o'clock tonight Mr. Beecher was slightly
better, and appeared to be less drowsy. Rev.
DR.. Ta,mage and all the prominent members of
Mr. Beechers church called at the house Mr.
Beecher, by pointing to his head, indicated that
he was suffering there most His pulse was I0s,
respiration 80. and temperature 100. DR.. Searle
So d that no more bulletins would be issued to-
night, unless Mr.. Beecher was found to be dy-
ing He did not think there would be any
change before morning. At II o'clock the house
was closed.
Fourth Bulletn.l
At A. NJ Mr. Beechers condition was IN.
changed All the members of the family have
retired
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General Notes.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The Comptroller Of the
Currency has called for statement of the condition
of national banks at the close Of business on Friday
March L.
Only four Of the Presidents nominations made dur
ing the session just closed rejected by the Sen.
ate, as follows J. G. Matthews, of Albany. n Y. to
be recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia,
Charles w. Irish of Indiana to be surveyor general
Of Nevada Charles f. Daily, to be register OF the land
Office at Tucson A. IT,: Oliver Shannon to be receiver
of public moneys at Fort Platte, Neb
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this CITY, TINS afternoon, OF pneumonia
Colonel Scott was a son of the Rev W. A.
Scott, distinguished divine of the Presbyterian
Church, and was born at Winchester, Tenn.
He served with distinction throughout the war,
and at the battle of Gainess Mill was wounded
and brevetted for gallantry. Before the
war he was stationed on the Pacific coast,
and had at time under his charge tho
United States Steamer Massachusetts, during
the San Juan troubles in 1859 For two years
he was professor of military science at Faribault
Mimi. Colonel Scott was the author of very
valuable digest of the military laws of the United
States, which was published in 1872 The high
appreciation of his ability and military knowl-
edge was frequently shown by those most IA
miliar with his capacity, and notably by his as
signment as military secretary, in 1878, to the
joint commission of the two houses of Congress for
the reorganization oe the army, under what was
known as the Burnside bill. and subsequently,
recorder of the court of inquiry in the case
of Judge Acknowledgement Swain. But the
most substantial recognition of all was his Sc.
lection compiler of the records Of the late
war, to which duty he was assigned on the Is,
of January, 1879 This is the most important
publication of the sort ever attempted, and the
only one Of its kind ever made by any govern
ment except that by the German empire of the
Franco-Germau war, which is in no wise so COM
plete as this will be when finished
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Mary Bakers UNPARALLELED Fast.

WABASH. Ind March Collaboration just re.
ceived from the bedside of Mary Baker tue famous
White county fasting girl is to the effect that she has
lapsed into her former condition At the end of the
one-hundred- and fifth day the patient took bits OF
jelly, paragoric and water. and it believed that
she would speedily recover. DIR. Reed, of Monon
Miss Bakers physician, informs your correspondent
and, the flesh is wasted away nothing rem
to sustain life death is again looked for at any mo-
ment. This unparalleled fast began last October
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Discriminating Against Ministers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March ga couple of days ago q
fneookng old gentleman, with the dress and air of
divine. stepped up to of the main entrances 20
the Senate, stopped, and began to read from the
large card suspended there the of the officials
and others who entitled to admission to the floor
of the Senate. He read members of Congress.
heads of departments private secretaries Senator'S
ETC., down to ministers. Then his eyes frightened
and he brushed his coatcoliar Strengthened his black
tie brushed his hair and made other preparations for
appearing in dignifed place. This done he hoted for
the door. doorkeeper stopped him, inquiring if be
entitled to the floor.
Eyes. SIR was the firm reply.
Under what head?'
II am minister"
ITO or from what country?"
"A minister of the gospel" came the confident
swer.
II am sorry sir" said the door, keeper but yea
cannot enter. The ministers mentioned in the
list of eligbles to the chamber ministers
from foreign courts-ministers of diplomacy and not
the gospel"
We'll, this is the first time I've ministers Of
the gospel Disseminated against calculated the man
of good intentions but defective Judgment as he
started away, somewhat abashed.
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Tho Claim Agency swindlers.

new YORK. March 5.-George T. Parker, presidents
Edwin s. Witherall, secretary. ane George w. Glib.
hons counsel of the british American Claim
Agency" were today brought from police head.
quarters to tho District Attorneys Office Recorder
Smyth fixed bail in So. 500 in Parker's case and
promptly furnished bail and were released but Parer
unable to procure bondsmau. The Iaen are
Jointly indicted for petit larceny.
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Double Suicide.

WEST NEWTON, Tenn, March 5-Side by side lay
the dead bodies OF Mrs. Belle Ellsworth and John
Neibert with the blood oozng from the gaping wounds
of pistol shots, supposed to have been inflicted by
their own hands. The scene OF the tragedy is in 3
known just when shis double suicide took place but
the neighbors in the vicinity said have heard
pistol shots about 8 o'clock this morning
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Jesse A. White.

CINCINNATI March 5.-Mr. Jesse E. White gen
era agent of the Newport News g. Mississippi Valley
and of the Louisville New Orleans & Texas railroad
with headquarters in this city, died suddenly this
morning, at his home in Home City, few miles down
the Ohio river from Cincinnati His dea th was caused
by heart disease. He thirty-sx years old and I'M
married. He lived with his sister.
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Young Women VINO Smoke Clcarettes.

SPeciaI 10 the lndlanaDoIis Journal
WASHINGTON, March 5.-Yesterday afternoon
stranger in the city who making calls stopped
at enc of the most fashionable mansions and called for
young lady he knew very well and whose name is IA
miliar to all fashionable households.
go right up to the smoking room, said the sable
messenger at the door. Miss Blank babe me send
her friends up this afternoon"
So the gentleman entered upstairs without announe-
ing himself. His breath almost taken by finding
in the room half dozen Of the most arstocratio
young ladies in.the city, smoking cigarettes There
We're some blushes-not maryland exp anaton to
the effect that the order to send friends upstairs In
cluded only young ladies' But the young gentleman
stayed and smoked cigarettes with his fair hostess
and learned that it the fashionable thing in nearly
all of the bon ton residences.
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A Congressional Commission Merchant

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Members of Congress re.
ceive remarkable requests from their constituents
sometimes. One of the most prominent of the I'LL
nois delegation received letter from constituent
curing the past week stating that he heard that there
were great many fine horses in Washington-Inen-
tioning the elegant FLIES of Senator Stanford and
others-and he presumed that they required superior
feed. He reckoned that the of these elegant
herses We're rerpexed to get the best hay OATS etc.
and that Washington ought to be a superior market
for horse feed. Therefore he took the liberty ship
that day to the address of the Congress load
of fine hay. and the bill Of lang was inclosed
OF course the Congressnan--who came near being
the successor to Senator Logan had but thing to
do under the circumstances, and that to go out
and sell the hay. get the money aud remit it to the
owner.
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PHILADELPHIA. March 5.-Charles J. Peterson.
author and publisher and proprietor of Peterson
Ladys National Magazine, died suddenly at his resi-
dence, last night, aged sixty years.
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Both Hnnses Adinnrn TILL Mnndau.

But one day remains for the Legislature, but
Ryan. the Halter, % South Illinois street. will
continue to be the sole agent for the Dunlap
hat and the best quality Of furnishing goods.
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and entered upon the regular order. I was wor-
red beyond measure, and was 30 sorry for Car
liked, that became almost wild and awakened
from my dream, TO find it was only dream"
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BEECHER AT DEATHS DOOR.
The Eminent Brooklyn Preacher Pros
trated by Stroke of Apoplexy.

Drs Hammond and Searle Report that He Suf-
Death Is Likely to Occur at Any Time.
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lie is Certain to Either Die Very Shortly
or Become a Physical Wreck.

The Physicians Refase to Permit Anyone to
See the Distinguished Patient. Who Lies
SPECIFICS and Answers by Signs.
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OBITUARY.
Col. r. N. Scott, Compiler of the Records of
the War of the Rebellion

WASHINGTON. March 5.-Lieutenant colonel r. n
Scott Third Artillery, chief of the publication Office of
records of the Rebellion, died at his residence in
this city, this afternoon, of pneumonia.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-08-18

The eighteenth volume of the "Rebel-
lion Records has been completed and is
ready for distribution. This work, which
was begun by the war department about
nine years ago, promises to continue for
:. . good many years before it is completed.
The eighteenth ,..ccinme .cime only takes the
history down to early in 1862. N,nen
the work is finished it is estimated that it
will fill 1877 volumes, and the last volume
will probably be published some time in
the next century. The copy is very diff
cult for the printers to handle. 1t rs
almost impossible to read many Of the
notes, which are mostly written in pencil.
The matter is arranged to cover the
movements of each army separately. 1t
is not thought that there will be any sur
vivors of the war in existence when the
work is completed.-NewY York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
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1t is of Ominous significance that at the
last directors meeting of the Panama
Canal company the impossibility of finish
ing the work by 1889 had to be admitted
Count de Lesseps also has recently shown
that his astonishingly sanguine tempera-
ment is no longer sustaining him as for
merly. True, his confidence dies hard, and
he makes an effort to create the impress
sion that he is a victim of commercial
rivalries. But the obvious fact is that the
condition of the canal works can no longer
be concealed from the French public. A
final appeal is being made to them, but it
cannot be made on the old lines. Outside
of France it has long been regarded as
certain that the canal would not be COM
pieted within the time announced SO often
and SO pompously; and it has long been
believed, on the authority OF unprejudiced
engineers who have carefully examined
the works, that it never will be completed
i'll accordance with the present plans.
Practically two-thirds of the work re-
mains to be done, and all of this is much
more difficult than that which has been
done, while some of it, as for instance
the regimen of the Chagres river, is still
an unsolved problem. The question is
whether French investors can be induced
to put more capital into an undertaking
which is now in 50 hopeless a condition.
New York Tribune.
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FACTS OF THE CASE.

FACTS OF I'll l. CASE.
Further answering respondents
show that Thos. Martin was man
Of very extended acquaintance, su-
perior business qualifications, large
wealth, but withal the strongest
local attachments. He frequently
stated that all that he had and all
that he owned he owed to the peo-
pie of Giles county and that they
had made him what he was. He
was a Methodist and. no ono was
better acquainted with the consti-
tuition and organization OF his
church and with its history. A
short time before his death, being
anxious to found female school
for the children OF the county aud
in so doing to rear a memorial to
the memory Of his deceased daugh-
ter, he made his will and set aside
$4,000 in bonds Of the state of
Tennessee as an endowment fund
for such school. He desired that it
should be controlled by the local
influences and by citizens of Giles
county, that it should not be de
nominationsl, but at the same time
he wished that the church TO which
he had contributed so much ehould
care for and foster it. Having i'm
plicit confidence in the officers Of
the local church at Pulaski with
whom he had been associated so
long and believing that their sue
cessors would be inen worthy of his
confidence he left the Disposition of
the fund bequeathed to found o
school as well as the plan for found
ing the same to said officers and
they were in general terms empow
cred to select trustees to carry
their purposes and plans into exc
cution.
CONSTRUCTIVE PROVISIONS OF WILL.
He directed that the interest mp
on the bonds bequeathed by him
should be paid over to the officers
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, established at Pulaski, Tenn,
to be by them appropriated to the
purchasing of grounds and the
erection of suitable buildings for
female school.
If he had intended that this
should be done under the direction
of the quarterly or annual confer
ence nothing would have been cas-
ier than to have so stated, but he
expressly excluded the idea of any
supervising authority in them and
used the plainest language for that
purpose. The discipline of the
Methodist church prescribes the
manner and lays down the form
should be used by persons who
wioh to donate or place property IN.
der the control of the church and
prescribes that it should be stated
in the will that the property shall
be applied and held under the di-
rections of the general or annual
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ANSWER;

Tire State OF Tennessee, e1 TeIatione, w.
III. Green, I'd. Duncan, G.. H. Witt,
ID, L. Reynolds and E. Z. c. Hay
wood
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And l expect to see the day when all
denominations Of Christians shall join
hands around the cross of Christ and re-
cite the creed; Il believe in God the
Father Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, and in Jesus Christ, and in the
communion of saints, and in the life
everlasting" May God inspire us all
with the largest hearted Christian
charityi
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! was to some extent intimately ac-
quainted with the late Thomas Martin,
and during his last illness had several
conversations relative to his bequest to
a female school in Pulaski for the pur-
pose of perpetuating his memory. |
believe it was on the day preceding his
death |, with two others, B. w. Mason,
(now dead) and j. B. Stacy, were sum-
moncl to his house and were led di-
rectly to his sick room, where we found
him alone except colored servant at
tending him. Directly lie began ex-
planning to US his wishes, and as near
as can repeat spoke of his bequest to
establish female school in Pulaski
He told us his intentions were to so ar
range as to have the fund placed so AS
to be perpetuated and not perverted in
any way. He thought, and said, the
board of trustees should be nominated.
as provided in his will, for the reason